Crosscut – Cherry Point’s coal debate: new fight on a site with stormy history

October 19, 2011 – Bob Simmons, Crosscut – In the early 1980’s, Cherry Point WA was the center of political and environmental conflict over plans for industrial construction proposed by Chicago Bridge and Iron. Similar to the current day proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal, issues circled around jobs and longer-term economic and sustainability. Reading about the history of Cherry Point may very well help communities to make informed decisions with regards to current day proposals.

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